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Transcriptional regulation of thyroid development possible interplay of endoderm- and mesoderm-derived morphogenetic signals
(2008-10-14)
Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) affects 1 in 3000 children and is the major cause of treatable mental
retardation. Most cases are due to malformations of the gland, collectively named thyroid dysgenesis. The
disease results ...
Genetic Analyses of Tumor Progression in Colorectal Cancer
(2009-05-20)
Colorectal tumors are responsible for more than 600 000 deaths per year worldwide and thereby constitute the second most common cause of cancer related mortality. Early detection is related to improved prognosis and ...
Essays in Climate Change and Forest Management
(2009-03-12)
Does fish health matter? The Utility of Biomarkers in Fish for Environmental Assessment
(2008-11-28)
Two common strategies to assess exposure to environmental toxicants are to measure chemical concentrations in the environment and to examine the presence of certain species that are known to be sensitive to pollution. The ...
Encounters in the medical context. Issues of gender and sexuality
(2003)
A multidisciplinary approach in medicine is pivotal in order to understand the health implications of gender differences and sexual identity/orientation..The general aim of this thesis was to study how gender and sexuality ...
Sharing the Good. Modes of Managing Water Resources in the Lower Mekong River Basin
(2000)
The general purpose of this thesis is to provide an empirically based study of International River Basin management in order to contribute to the global policydebate on water resources management and the role of water in ...